b'UrbanTo UntamedGiraffes in Kruger Gold City to Sunlit SavannahNational Park220 EPC SSOFrom Johannesburgs historic streets to the mesmerizing rhythms of nature in Kruger with Travel Consultant Jane Bassil.Jane on safari in KrugerFILM 060I was born in South Africa and spent most of my life in Johannesburg, though I now live in the UK. My familyPeace Prize winners, Nelson Mandelalandscape. And heres a fun fact: Nandos, would self-drive through Kruger Nationaland Desmond Tutu, lived. On a guidedthe multinational restaurant chain Park two or three times a year fromtour, you can stop at Mandela House andfamous for its flame-grilled peri peri the time I was three years old, and ITutu House and gain insights into thechicken, was founded in Joburg in 1987.have been in love with it ever since.historical significance and resilience ofJohannesburg is my city, full of history Johannesburg (also known as Joburg orthe Soweto communities. and energy, but Kruger was always our Jozi) was historically built on the worldsSundays are for the Rosebank Rooftopfamily escape and sanctuary. From the richest gold reef, the WitwatersrandMarket, where youll find buzzing crafts,moment you arrive in the wilderness, the PHOTO: JANE BASSIL (JANE)Basin. Joburg played an important part inclothes, and food stalls. Melville ispace shifts and opens the senses. I love the struggle against apartheid, so visitinganother spot I love, for its bohemianthe earthy scents, sounds, and sightsthe Apartheid Museum and Constitutionvibe. Its filled with cafs and live musicso unique to the African bush.Hill is a good way to understand thevenues where jazz and cover bandsFor me, as an avid birdwatcher, Kruger is complex history of South Africa. Sowetoplay late into the night. For a changeparadiseespecially in November when remains an unforgettable part of theof pace, the Walter Sisulu Nationalmigratory birds arrive. When my brother cityespecially Vilakazi Street, the onlyBotanical Gardens, located just outsidewas a game ranger at Sabi Sabi Private street in the world where two Nobelthe city, offer a softer side to the urbanGame Reserve, it was always exciting 30\x1a HAYES JARVIS'